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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.35 Minute Exercise For Wheelchair Usershttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/5-minute-exercise-for-wheelchair-users/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/5-minute-exercise-for-wheelchair-users/#respondWed, 12 Jun 2019 10:16:49 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=938It should be no surprise the many benefits exercise has for the human body. Whether you’re a healthy adult or physically impaired, a regular exercise routine is the key to a long and healthy life. Of course, being physically disabled or in a wheelchair limits some of your options compared to the average adult. However, [...]

]]>It should be no surprise the many benefits exercise has for the human body. Whether you’re a healthy adult or physically impaired, a regular exercise routine is the key to a long and healthy life.

Of course, being physically disabled or in a wheelchair limits some of your options compared to the average adult. However, it doesn’t limit your abilities or mind. As cliche as those two things sound, it’s true: allow yourself to believe you can workout and have a healthy body.

Start small.

A five minute exercise routine every other day will start you off in the right direction.

Special equipment is NOT needed to become healthy and fit. But it’s a good idea to consider all options, along with the ease of use and convenience much of the equipment provides.

Five Minute Exercise Routine for Wheelchair Users

These following exercises will first be a collection of easy exercises you can do on a routine basis.

Cardiovascular Activity

Whether it’s going around the block or sprinting in your wheelchair, performing cardiovascular activity of any kind provides immense benefits to your body.

All you need to do is first choose a form of cardio.

Do you prefer a longer pace, but still intense cardio?

Or do you prefer an intense, quick cardio that’s over in minutes?

For the long type, all you need to do is go out and start pushing yourself on a determined path.

For the quick, sprinting type, it’s best to get a hand bike of some sort, like a BerkelBIke hand bike or hand bike attachment for wheelchairs.

The nice thing about sprinting is that you don’t need to do it for long stretches of time to get the benefits of cardio.

Strength and Weightlifting Routine

It’s absolutely possible for wheelchair users to workout with weights. Many have done so and gotten amazing results.

The benefits of weightlifting are even more numerous than cardiovascular activities. And you can even start at home. All you need are a few sets of dumbbells and you don’t need to even consider a gym.

Daily Five Minute Workout with Invictus Active

Think of the Invictus Active as a cardio machine for wheelchair users.

You push yourself up the slight ramp and then stay in place. Then, you begin to push yourself and exert the same amount of force as someone exercising on a cardio bike or other machine.

Benefits include not having to leave home and the chance to get a quick, five minute workout in is increased. Also, there’s many Invictus Active classes that let you workout and be inspired with other wheelchair uses in addition to non-physically impaired people.

Benefits of Regular Five Minute Workout

So you’ve seen the way to work out for “five minutes” (and longer). Here’s the breakdown of the benefits:

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/5-minute-exercise-for-wheelchair-users/feed/0Wheelchair Bike Attachment UKhttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/wheelchair-bike-attachment-uk/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/wheelchair-bike-attachment-uk/#respondWed, 12 Jun 2019 09:39:14 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=931The advantages that a wheelchair bike attachment can provide to a wheelchair user can be immense. Whether you are in the UK or elsewhere, this article will highlight some of these advantages for you and help point you in the right direction for the best of the best wheelchair bike attachments available on the market [...]

]]>The advantages that a wheelchair bike attachment can provide to a wheelchair user can be immense.

Whether you are in the UK or elsewhere, this article will highlight some of these advantages for you and help point you in the right direction for the best of the best wheelchair bike attachments available on the market and things to consider when making your decision.

Disabled people, especially those in wheelchairs, have a specific set of challenges to overcome when it comes to mobility. Simply put, pushing yourself in a wheelchair limits your ability to move over certain types of ground, and also tires you out if you’re pushing yourself all day.

Exercise can also become a challenge. What are normally easy ways to exercise such as walking or bike riding are no longer possible options. Thankfully, the options for wheelchair bike attachments has soared, and now wheelchair users have a large selection of wheelchair bike attachments to choose from.

But first, what advantages do bike attachments have exactly?

Wheelchair Bike Attachments

The best wheelchair bike attachments all work in a similar way.

The bike attachment attaches to the front of your wheelchair and becomes an extension to the wheelchair itself. Your wheelchair is slightly lifted off the ground and basically becomes a multi-wheel tricycle.

The good thing about many wheelchair bike attachments is they connect to almost any wheelchair.

Since your wheelchair is converted to what is basically a tricycle, you now have more stability when going over rough terrain or higher speeds.

The bike attachment also allows you the ability to steer and make sharp turns better.

Most importantly, you’re able to get a great exercise in!

Take for example one of the best hand bike attachments, the BerkelBike Connect. The Connect is a high-quality, all purpose bike attachment. With the BerkelBike Connect, it’s just like riding a regular bicycle.

There are pedals for both the hands and legs, and you have the choice to use only the hand pedals, the leg pedals, or of course both at the same time.

These options mean you have the ability to work out your entire body. A full body workout is the best form of strenuous exercise, and now it’s an easy process with the BerkelBike Connect.

There Are Many Advantages to Wheelchair Bike Attachments

A wheelchair bike attachment can be a life-changer for a wheelchair user. Listed here is a summary of just some of the many advantages in using a wheelchair bike attachment.

Greater degree of freedom and mobility (better steering and handling; able to travel over difficult terrain)

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http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/wheelchair-ergometer/#respondWed, 12 Jun 2019 08:58:02 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=925The Invictus Active Trainer has allowed many wheelchair users to improve their health. This easy to use roller, lets wheelchair users get an excellent upper body workout, and the Smart Plus model also keeps a record of your performance. Keeping track of your numbers is important for any athlete, and for a wheelchair user, it [...]

]]>The Invictus Active Trainer has allowed many wheelchair users to improve their health. This easy to use roller, lets wheelchair users get an excellent upper body workout, and the Smart Plus model also keeps a record of your performance. Keeping track of your numbers is important for any athlete, and for a wheelchair user, it can be even more useful. The Smart Plus model senses both the speed and the distance covered during the workout. It also has a heart rate monitor and can calculate the number of calories burned up during your workout.

The handy phone stand, that comes included, lets you place your smartphone within sight so that you can monitor your numbers. Being able to observe the figures as you train can give you added motivation to go further, push harder, and get your heart really pumping. Not only that, the app lets you keep track of all your sessions, so you can see your progress. Having access to all this data can help you to tailor-make your workouts to obtain maximum benefits.

The Smart Plus Invictus Active Trainer

The Smart Plus Invictus Active Trainer with its incorporated ergometer offers you the best option for getting fit, and, having a record of your performances can also provide valuable data for tests or for research.

With the Invictus Active Trainer, you will improve your cardiac and pulmonary function and burn up calories to keep you at an ideal weight. You will build muscle, increase your coordination and improve your pushing technique. Keeping track of your numbers with the Smart Plus model lets you get the most out of your trainer and to push yourself to better health, and additionally, you will find everyday pushing will become easier. That means that you will be able to push yourself to more places with less effort, and so enjoy greater freedom.

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/wheelchair-ergometer/feed/0Finchley Lido Leisure Centrehttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/finchley-lido-leisure-centre/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/finchley-lido-leisure-centre/#respondSun, 21 Jan 2018 13:19:08 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=240Finchley Lido provides an 80 station state-of-the art gym and studio, operating 32 fitness classes per week. The centre has a new designated gym membership lounge with kiosk and entry system. The junior fitness sessions are fully supervised and are available for 11-15 year olds in the form of 8 weekly sessions across weekdays and [...]

]]>Finchley Lido provides an 80 station state-of-the art gym and studio, operating 32 fitness classes per week. The centre has a new designated gym membership lounge with kiosk and entry system. The junior fitness sessions are fully supervised and are available for 11-15 year olds in the form of 8 weekly sessions across weekdays and the weekend. Within these sessions, juniors can enjoy full use of the caridovascular equipment in a safe and structured environment whilst achieving a fulfilling work out. Finchley Lido also plays host to a comprehensive learn to swim programme which caters for all agesand abilities including disability via means of group and one-to-one sessions whether it’s a toddler, child, adult and older adult the centre can cater for you. To find out more contact hte centre to book onto Finchley Lido’s lessons and courses.

The gym area is set on the second floor there is an accessible lift to gain access from the ground floor. In addition there are unisex accessible changing facilities located on the ground floor complete with accessible shower.

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/finchley-lido-leisure-centre/feed/0[EN]GAGE Edinburgh Napier Universityhttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/engage-edinburgh-napier-university/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/engage-edinburgh-napier-university/#respondSun, 21 Jan 2018 13:16:26 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=237[EN]GAGE is a state-of-the-art sports facilities, open to members, students, staff and the public to provide a fitness experience that's fresh, invigorating and fun. They cater for all levels of fitness and our facilities are there for everyone to enjoy. Fitness. Sport. Conditioning This centre caters for all levels of fitness and our facilities are [...]

]]>[EN]GAGE is a state-of-the-art sports facilities, open to members, students, staff and the public to provide a fitness experience that’s fresh, invigorating and fun. They cater for all levels of fitness and our facilities are there for everyone to enjoy.

Fitness. Sport. Conditioning

This centre caters for all levels of fitness and our facilities are there for everyone to enjoy.

You can [EN]GAGE yourself in the fitness suite to help become stronger, leaner and fitter, or if you prefer to get fit with your friends we offer over 50 classes such as Spinning, Insanity and Yoga across all our campuses. You can also use the sports hall for football, badminton, basketball and more.

The friendly gym staff and industry leading instructors are always here to help.

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/engage-edinburgh-napier-university/feed/0Dulwich Leisure Centrehttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/dulwich-leisure-centre/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/dulwich-leisure-centre/#respondSun, 21 Jan 2018 11:32:06 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=233Dulwich leisure centre is the perfect place for you and your family to come and enjoy yourselves, while staying active and healthy at the same time. Following a recent wide-ranging refurbishment, our gym is now packed with all the latest kit, while our 25m pool hosts a huge range of activities and sessions, including our [...]

]]>Dulwich leisure centre is the perfect place for you and your family to come and enjoy yourselves, while staying active and healthy at the same time.
Following a recent wide-ranging refurbishment, our gym is now packed with all the latest kit, while our 25m pool hosts a huge range of activities and sessions, including our award-winning swimming lessons. Meanwhile, our packed group exercise programme is sure to have a class to suit you and you needn’t worry about childcare either, thanks to our superb crèche facilities.

All Southwark residents have access to free swim and gym sessions in council-owned centres at certain times during the week.

Our spacious, state-of-the-art gym features a huge range of the latest TechnoGym cardio equipment, as well as other facilities that include a TRX Cube, power plates and stair masters. Whatever your fitness goals, we can help you achieve them.

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/dulwich-leisure-centre/feed/0Castle Leisure Centrehttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/castle-leisure-centre/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/castle-leisure-centre/#respondSun, 21 Jan 2018 11:21:03 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=229Castle Leisure Centre is situated on Bolton Street in Bury town centre and is approximately 5 minutes walk from Bury Interchange and the Metrolink station. The centre is next to a pay-and-display car park. We will refund customers up to one hour's car parking charges. Accessible facilities Our facilities are accessible to disabled people and [...]

]]>Castle Leisure Centre is situated on Bolton Street in Bury town centre and is approximately 5 minutes walk from Bury Interchange and the Metrolink station. The centre is next to a pay-and-display car park. We will refund customers up to one hour’s car parking charges.Accessible facilities

Our facilities are accessible to disabled people and families with push-chairs.

Castle Leisure Centre has been awarded Quest accreditation demonstrating that the centre provides high quality services.

Areas scrutinised for Quest include policy and procedures, customer service, promotions and marketing, health and safety, cleanliness and the programme of activities. Staff and customers are interviewed as part of the evaluation which also involves an external assessment and a mystery visit.

Quest defines industry standards and good practice and encourages their ongoing development and delivery within a customer-focused management framework. Quest is supported by Sport England.

With the gym areas set on two floors there is an accessible lift to gain access from the ground floor. In addition there are three unisex accessible changing facilities located on the ground floor complete with showers.

We offer an inclusive gym session where a fitness instructor is available to instruct and guide members through the gym floor. The centre also has an extensive junior programme including football, badminton, judo, gymnastics and much more.

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/burnt-oak-leisure-centre/feed/0Broomfields leisure Centrehttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/broomfields-leisure-centre/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/broomfields-leisure-centre/#respondSun, 21 Jan 2018 11:15:17 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=223Whether you've been visiting a gym for many years, or you are a complete beginner, the extensive range of equipment on offer throughout LiveWire's fitness suites is certain to assist you in working towards your fitness goals. LiveWire offer the latest Technogym equipment within all six fitness suites. The equipment selection includes a wide range [...]

]]>Whether you’ve been visiting a gym for many years, or you are a complete beginner, the extensive range of equipment on offer throughout LiveWire’s fitness suites is certain to assist you in working towards your fitness goals. LiveWire offer the latest Technogym equipment within all six fitness suites. The equipment selection includes a wide range of cardio-vascular equipment with integrated entertainment options, strength kit, free-weights and functional training zones.

Our Health & Wellbeing Team are on hand to help guide and support you towards attaining your goals by offering free programmes and ongoing reviews. Instructors are also available to provide advice regarding other health services that LiveWire offer that may help you to achieve your goals.

]]>http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/broomfields-leisure-centre/feed/0Blue Wave Hydrotherapy & Gym Complexhttp://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/blue-wave-hydrotherapy-gym-complex/
http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/blog/blue-wave-hydrotherapy-gym-complex/#respondSun, 21 Jan 2018 11:12:04 +0000http://www.wheelchairfitnessequipment.co.uk/?p=220Since March 2014 we have been open for Public membership and Hydro pool hire we are accredited at Provisional Level until January 2018. The facility features a fully equipped, state of the art hydrotherapy pool. Including over head hoist & fully accessible changing areas as well as a pool side hoist. On the first floor, [...]

]]>Since March 2014 we have been open for Public membership and Hydro pool hire we are accredited at Provisional Level until January 2018.

The facility features a fully equipped, state of the art hydrotherapy pool. Including over head hoist & fully accessible changing areas as well as a pool side hoist. On the first floor, accessible via a lift or stairs, is our specialist multi-gym with a wide range of easily accessible modern gym equipment.

The gym membership is only £25.00 per calendar month with a £25.00 joining fee. Included in the membership is full use of the gym between the hours stated below and complimentary use of the hydro pool when it is available.

Also included in the membership are personal exercise programmes which our fitness team will develop with your specific goals and medical requirments in mind. Classes such as indoor cycling and circuits amongst others are also available, some at an additional cost. There will always be a fitness instructor on hand to answer any of your fitness questions and goals and also to provide you with that extra motivation when needed. We pride ourselves on our “friendly” and “family” approach towards the members to make everyone feel welcome and a part of our complex. Members must be aged 16 or over.

As from 30 June 2014 we have been a part of the Kent Community Health NHS Exercise Referral Scheme. Which is going from strength to strength.

As of January 2016 we started a Chronic Pain Management Exercise Class (fees apply for non-members).

They offer supervised swim sessions in our hydro pool which are aimed at dependants, in order to offer an extra sense of safety & security when swimming & making our hydro pool more accessible to all.

No matter your ability, fitness level or Goal the staff here at Blue Wave will use their experience, knowledge and individual approach to ensure that you can meet your Personal Health and Fitness Goals in a fun, personal and effective manner.